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MACHINERY

220082320067 · 08/12/2008 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
Mine
2900159

Narrative

Employee was helping mechanic replace cutting edge on 966H FEL. Mechanic was inpacting off nuts. The bolt became dislodged from holding socket and started to spin freely. Employee was trying to hold the back of the bolt in socket and a burr caught glove, ripped glove off hand. Employee received 8 stitches to left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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